#B5488E

#B5488E

Color Values

HEX

#B5488E

RGB

181, 72, 142

HSL

321.5, 43.1%, 49.6%

HSV

321.5, 60.2%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.2%, 21.5%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5687 0.1617 344.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B5488E;
color: #B5488E;
border-color: #B5488E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5488E?

RGB(181, 72, 142) · HSL(321.5, 43.1%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.2%, 21.5%, 29.0%)

Does #B5488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B5488E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B5488E background; contrast on black is 4.28:1.